Chapter News

Joel L. Rubin, MSW, LSW, ACSW, CAE NASW-Illinois Chapter Executive Director This has been a very momentous summer for the social work...

This year, the National Association of Social Workers, Illinois Chapter (NASW-IL) is honoring the work of some exceptional Illinois...

Ruth Lipschutz, LCSW, ACSW Practicing across state or national lines has been a challenging and confusing area for many social workers....

In light of recent reports on the biased nature of ASWB exams and how it affects the Interstate Licensure Compact, please note that the...

NASW-Illinois Chapter Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (NASW-IL DEIC) NASW-Illinois Chapter Full Statement on ASWB Test...

Today the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) released a long-awaited report on first-time pass rates (with demographics) for social...

Office of General Counsel, NASW National Please see below an update from national NASW General Counsel Anne B. Camper, JD, MBA: We...

Update: The state officially removed the in-person requirement July 2023. To learn more goto: https://www.naswil.org/post/idfpr-officiall...

Looking to go back to school and get your professional educator license (PEL) to work as a school social worker? The Illinois Student...

Let's get together to reconnect! REGISTER NOW! Join us for an in-person, live virtual, or hybrid (both!) day of education with social...

Last week, the Council of State Governments (CSG) released an initial draft of the Social Work Compact for review and public comment. To...

988, the new three-digit number for mental health, substance use and suicidal crises, will be available nationwide by July 16, 2022. ...

NASW-Illinois Chapter membership helps us to push for legislation that benefit Illinois social workers and the clients they serve. As the...

The Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) website domain has changed as of June 14, 2022. If you have...

As reported by the chapter back in May, Governor Pritzker announced plans during his February budget address to waive licensing fees for...

A measure to allow for continuity of mental health care for visitors to Illinois and nonresident Illinois college students was signed by...

Thank you to those who took part in this year's 2021 NASW-Illinois Chapter Elections during the month of April. Below are the individuals...

CHICAGO, IL—The National Association of Social Workers, Illinois Chapter (NASW-IL), announces its endorsements for the upcoming 2022...

Social Work Awards Nomination Form DEADLINE: Sunday, July 31, 2022 Nominations are now being accepted for the annual NASW-Illinois...

05/27/22 UPDATE: IDFPR Waives License Renewal Fees and Initial Application Fees for Frontline Healthcare Workers We are happy to report...